Vacant job

Olympica is now looking for an engaged school counselor who wants to work in our central student health team with a clear focus on promoting and preventing student health issues.

Olympica runs schools with a holistic view of learning where knowledge, safety, and health are interconnected. Our core values are built on the premise that every student should be given the conditions to develop as far as possible, both academically and socially, in a safe and inclusive environment.

The position is distributed among Olympica's primary schools in Hedemora (grades F–6), Ludvika (Håksberg) (grades F–6), and Leksand (formerly Excel) (grades F–9). You will become an important part of a unified student health effort where collaboration, quality, and the best interests of the student are always in focus.

About the role

As a counselor with us, you primarily work with promotion and prevention to strengthen students' mental health and create safe, inclusive learning environments. You contribute to developing structures and working methods that benefit all students.

You are part of a central student health team together with other professionals, where you jointly drive and develop preventive student health work. The role also involves implementing remedial measures when necessary.

You collaborate closely with school leadership, educators, and guardians, supervise staff, and participate in student health meetings. The work takes place at the organizational, group, and individual levels.

We are looking for someone who

• has a degree in social work or equivalent education
• has experience working with children and young people, preferably in a school setting
• has a strong interest in promotional and preventive work
• is confident in your professional role and has good collaboration skills
• works in a structured and independent manner while valuing teamwork

We offer

• a meaningful and varied job with a focus on long-term student health work
• close collaboration within a central student health team
• the opportunity to influence and develop the schools' promotional and preventive initiatives
• an organization where health, movement, and learning go hand in hand

The position involves working at Olympica's three primary schools, which requires some flexibility. Please note that Profilfriskolan Excel has changed its name to Olympicaskolan Leksand and is part of Olympica.

We look forward to receiving your application!